Jason Campbell has no interest in being a backup quarterback, with the Oakland Raiders or with anyone else.

The Raiders’ trade for Carson Palmer leaves Campbell’s career in limbo as he recovers from a broken collarbone. Palmer is clearly the Raiders’ long-term starter. But if Campbell does not start for the Raiders, he wants to start elsewhere. The Raiders were giddy to acquire Palmer last week, but they were also 4-2 with Campbell (100-for-165, six touchdowns, four interceptions) at quarterback.

"I’m a starter in this league, definitely," Campbell told Comcast SportsNet Bay Area. "I look around the league and I play at a higher level than most guys. I’m definitely a starter. I’m not ready to accept being (in) a backup role. I’ve come too far and done too much and I feel like I’m still pressing on and I haven’t even gotten to my best yet."

Raiders coach Hue Jackson won’t declare that Campbell is done in Oakland, saying that a decision will be made once Campbell is healthy. But the high draft picks the Raiders surrendered to the Cincinnati Bengals to acquire Palmer say it all. The Raiders are committed to Palmer. And as a free-agent-to-be once the season ends, Campbell is likely headed elsewhere.